Operation of lifting gears

Description

Use of different types of lifting gears, such as winches, telescopic loaders, sea cranes, forklift trucks.

Alternative labels

operation of telescopic loaders
mechanics of operation of lifting gears
methods of operation of lifting gears
operation of winches
operation of forklift trucks
principles of operation of lifting gears
operation of sea cranes

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Operation of lifting gears is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Aquaculture cage technician: Aquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages.
Water-based aquaculture worker: Water-based aquaculture workers carry out manual activities in the ongrowing processes of cultured aquatic organisms in water-based suspended systems (floating or submerged structures). They participate in extraction operations and the handling of organisms for commercialisation. Water-based aquaculture workers maintain and clean facilities (nets, mooring ropes, cages)..

Optional knowledge

Operation of lifting gears is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Operation of lifting gears – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022